Source:  Ann Bagel Storck, MEATINGPLACE.COM, 4/8/10

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service confirmed that the agency will extend the comment period on its Draft Guidance: HACCP System Validation until June 19.

The draft guidance was provided for public comment in a March 19 letter to industry trade associations.

After the initial comment period, FSIS is expected to publish a revised guidance document in the Federal Register that will provide an additional opportunity for public comment.

The guidance document has raised concern regarding potential additional requirements imposed on plants.
The draft guidance and associated information can be found here. 

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